Construct validity involves skillful reasoning rather than measurement, since there may seldom exist any criterion against which the measure may be compared.

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Construct validity is the extent to which a measure assesses the concept or construct it is intended to measure. It involves skillful reasoning and theoretical foundations rather than simply comparing the measure to a known criterion. Therefore, there may not always be a direct criterion to compare the measure to in order to determine its validity.

Construct Validity Involves Skillful Reasoning Rather Than Measurement, Since There